SETI public: FW: [HASTRO-L] ETs are just alright with the Vatican

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>From: "John M. McMahon" <mcmahon_at_LEMOYNE.EDU>
>Reply-To: History of Astronomy Discussion Group <HASTRO-L_at_listserv.wvu.edu>
>To: HASTRO-L_at_listserv.wvu.edu
>Subject: [HASTRO-L] ETs are just alright with the Vatican
>Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 16:53:46 -0400
>
>AP / Yahoo 5/13/08:
>
>"Vatican: It's OK to believe in aliens"
>
>"Believing that the universe may contain alien life does not contradict a
>faith in God, the Vatican's chief astronomer said in an interview published
>Tuesday.
>
>The Rev. Jose Gabriel Funes, the Jesuit director of the Vatican
>Observatory,
>was quoted as saying the vastness of the universe means it is possible
>there
>could be other forms of life outside Earth, even intelligent ones.
>
>'How can we rule out that life may have developed elsewhere?' Funes said.
>'Just as we consider earthly creatures as "a brother," and "sister," why
>should we not talk about an "extraterrestrial brother"? It would still be
>part of creation.'"
>
>[snip]
>
>"Funes said science, especially astronomy, does not contradict religion,
>touching on a theme of Pope Benedict XVI, who has made exploring the
>relationship between faith and reason a key aspect of his papacy."
>
>More:
>
>http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080513/ap_on_re_eu/vatican_aliens
>
>JMM / LMC

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